Anchel Krishna's daughter, Syona, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy just before her first birthday. Read each week as she blogs about the everyday extraordinary: the regularity/commonalities moms and dads of special needs kids share with parents of "typically developing children," and the exceptionalities that are truly part of each day.
Latest Blog Posts
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Did my body fail my child?
Anchel explores her own issues and fears about her body — and how she sometimes feels it betrayed her and her special-needs child.
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How I got my kid to eat (almost) everything
Syona’s special needs means eating can be a challenge, but her diet is one thing Anchel doesn’t worry about.
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A disability won’t stop my child from learning
Anchel talks about how a new, simple game can help Syona’s continued development.
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When the conversation about diversity doesn’t include disabilities
After attending a conference, Anchel wonders what happens when you exclude disability from discussions about diversity.
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Why I went back to work
Anchel shares how she's transitioned from being a stay-at-home mom to going back to work.
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Learning to communicate with words
Syona has hit a huge milestone — she’s using her words to communicate.
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What it’s like to have a child in a wheelchair
Anchel talks about Syona’s first wheelchair — and how it has already made a difference in her daughter's life.
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A special interview for World Autism Awareness Day
Anchel interviews Lisa Wilson, a mom whose career path was influenced by her son’s autism diagnosis.
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Parenthood: Trusting your instincts
Anchel decides to trust her instincts and pull Syona from preschool after a couple of issues arise.
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A special interview for World Down Syndrome Day
Anchel celebrates World Down Syndrome Day in a special interview with Vancouver mom and TV anchor, Tamara Taggart.
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